Trim Engineer

Insight Global; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking an experienced interior engineering professional to support the design and development of automotive interior components. You will apply physics and first principles to analyze part behavior, create 3D CAD models, and select materials for manufacturability, performance, and durability.

You will prototype, validate, and collaborate with suppliers on tooling, manufacturing feasibility, and costs.

Qualifications

• 3+ years ideally 5-10 years professional experience.
• CAD studies and proposals.
• Experience with Launching a Product to mass production—Familiar with plant-based production issues.
• Experience in a startup or fast paced engineering environment (not traditional OEM siloed roles).
• Strong understanding of physics and first principles engineering.
• Ability to learn quickly and work independently.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or similar field; Injection molding/plastics.
• CAD experience in Catia or NX.
• Experience with 3DX / 3DExperience.
• Experience with CAE tools or engineering analysis.
• Master’s degree in a relevant engineering field.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and development of automotive interior components.
• Apply strong physics and first principles to analyze part behavior and run engineering calculations.
• Create 3D geometry and detailed models in CAD.
• Select materials and complete assessments for manufacturability, performance, and durability.
• Participate in prototype development and hands-on validation.
• Collaborate with suppliers, supporting tooling, manufacturing feasibility, and cost evaluations.
• Work across multiple interior systems including hard trim and soft trim.
• Operate across CAD design, studio collaboration, DRE or DandR engineering, and CAE work.

Skills

Physics fundamentals

Independent work

Fast learner

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics

Master’s degree in engineering

Tools

CATIA

NX

3DX / 3DExperience

CAE tools

Job description

Job Description

We are building a new interiors engineering group within a fast paced, startup style automotive environment. This team supports multiple vehicle programs and rotates across different interior components every few months. You will work hands on through the full product lifecycle, from requirements and regulations to CAD design, material selection, calculations, prototyping, and supplier engagement, and launch the product to mass production (DFMEA, DVP&R, PPAP, APQP).

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in changing environments, learns quickly, and wants broad exposure beyond a traditional OEM silo.

Support the design and development of automotive interior components, starting with requirements and regulatory standards

Apply strong physics and first principles to analyze part behavior and run engineering calculations

Create 3D geometry and detailed models in CAD

Select materials and complete assessments for manufacturability, performance, and durability

Participate in prototype development and hands on validation

Collaborate with suppliers, supporting tooling, manufacturing feasibility, and cost evaluations

Work across multiple interior systems including both hard trim and soft trim.

Operate across several disciplines including CAD design, studio collaboration, DRE or DandR engineering, and CAE work.

First 6-8 months focused on harm trim. Possible Travel to plant site.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail] learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Skills and Requirements

3+ years ideally 5-10 years professional experience

CAD studies and proposals

Experience with Launching a Product to mass production- Familiar with plant-based production issues

Experience in a startup or fast paced engineering environment (not traditional OEM siloed roles)

Strong understanding of physics and first principles engineering

Ability to learn quickly and work independently

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or similar field Injection molding/plastics

CAD experience in Catia or NX

Experience with 3DX / 3DExperience

Experience with CAE tools or engineering analysis

Master’s degree in a relevant engineering field